ECED 1120 - Preschool Child Development

4.5 Credits

This course focuses on typical and atypical development of the child ages three to five years in the seven domains of development in accordance with the Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines 3 to 5 years.

Note: This course requires field experience contact hours within early childhood education settings.

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives
1.   Demonstrate knowledge of physical and motor growth and development, cognitive and language development, and social/emotional development of children ages 3-5.
2.   Identify a developmentally appropriate setting that incorporates an active learning environment for children ages 3-5.
3.   Identify ways to establish supportive adult-child and adult-adult interactions.
4.   Recognize children in the context of their families, culture, and community.
5.   Examine health and safety practices vital in care for children ages 3-5.
6.   Examine the importance of play and developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 3-5.
7.   Develop awareness and appreciation of the individual likenesses and differences among children, families and colleagues.

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